WO2003043530A3 - Absorbent articles having improved stretchability - Google Patents

Absorbent articles having improved stretchability Download PDF

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WO2003043530A3
WO2003043530A3 PCT/US2002/036741 US0236741W WO03043530A3 WO 2003043530 A3 WO2003043530 A3 WO 2003043530A3 US 0236741 W US0236741 W US 0236741W WO 03043530 A3 WO03043530 A3 WO 03043530A3
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absorbent article
absorbent articles
connection mechanism
waist region
improved stretchability
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PCT/US2002/036741
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Bernadette M Gibbs
Betsy Johnson
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Paragon Trade Brands Inc
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Priority to EP02803636A priority Critical patent/EP1458319A2/en
Priority to AU2002366084A priority patent/AU2002366084A1/en
Priority to CA002466926A priority patent/CA2466926A1/en
Priority to MXPA04004623A priority patent/MXPA04004623A/en
Publication of WO2003043530A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003043530A2/en
Publication of WO2003043530A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003043530A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/45—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/49—Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers
    • A61F13/49007—Form-fitting, self-adjusting disposable diapers
    • A61F13/49009—Form-fitting, self-adjusting disposable diapers with elastic means
    • A61F13/49011—Form-fitting, self-adjusting disposable diapers with elastic means the elastic means is located at the waist region
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/15203—Properties of the article, e.g. stiffness or absorbency
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/56—Supporting or fastening means
    • A61F13/5622—Supporting or fastening means specially adapted for diapers or the like
    • A61F13/5633—Supporting or fastening means specially adapted for diapers or the like open type diaper

Abstract

This disclosure describes an absorbent article (20), preferably a diaper, having improved stretchability. Specifically, a portion of the waist region (40,42) of the absorbent article (20) that contains a connection mechanism (52) is stretched by applying a predetermined force to the waist region (40,42) and connection mechanism (52). The waist region (40,42) stretches more than about 125% of its original width when an 800 gram force is applied, and the connection mechanism (52) stretches by more than about 200% of its original width, when an 800 gram force is applied. The absorbent article (20) has improved flexibility and is capable of fitting a variety of wearer sizes.
PCT/US2002/036741 2001-11-16 2002-11-15 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability WO2003043530A2 (en)

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EP02803636A EP1458319A2 (en) 2001-11-16 2002-11-15 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability
AU2002366084A AU2002366084A1 (en) 2001-11-16 2002-11-15 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability
CA002466926A CA2466926A1 (en) 2001-11-16 2002-11-15 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability
MXPA04004623A MXPA04004623A (en) 2001-11-16 2002-11-15 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability.

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US09/988,064 2001-11-16
US09/988,064 US20030153894A1 (en) 2001-11-16 2001-11-16 Absorbent articles having improved stretchability

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WO2003043530A3 true WO2003043530A3 (en) 2003-10-16

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EP (1) EP1458319A2 (en)
AU (1) AU2002366084A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2466926A1 (en)
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WO (1) WO2003043530A2 (en)

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